Bob Citrullo
Executive Director
Bob has spent 18 years in animal welfare, holding leadership roles such as Executive Director and Shelter Director. A 25-year military veteran, he brings strategic planning, operational expertise, and compassionate leadership to his work. He has developed programs that reduce euthanasia rates and improve shelter outcomes. He holds a nursing degree from his military service and certifications in nonprofit management and business administration. A member of the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, he shares his home with his beloved Basset Hounds, Elvis and Quincy; a Toy Rat Terrier, Oliver; and a Bloodhound/Mastiff mix, Annabelle.
Joel McLellan
Sr. Director of Operations and Life-Saving Initiatives
Joel brings over 14 years of experience in animal welfare, shelter management, and leadership. Originally from Canada, Joel has led transformative changes to expand rescue operations, increase rescue volumes, and improve employee engagement. He holds certifications in Executive Leadership and High-Performance Leadership from Cornell University and studied Business Administration at Red River College. Passionate about creating lasting change, Joel is dedicated to making a significant impact in the animal welfare community!
Janice Alonzo
Director of Administration
Janice serves as the Director of Administration at SAPA! She has over 10 years of experience supporting key leadership roles, focusing on strategy, and streamlining operations at the San Antonio Food Bank, Any Baby Can and The Greater San Antonio Chamber. She specializes in nonprofit administration, board development, and operations efficiency. Janice has a passion for causes that elevate her local community including ending, hunger, supporting children with special needs, economic development and fighting to protect the lives of our beloved cats and dogs.
Justine Grier
Director of Animal Placement
For over a year, Justine has been an invaluable member of the SAPA! family, and her love for animals shines through in everything she does. Whether she's comforting a nervous rescue, coordinating adoptions, foster families, or spreading awareness about our mission, Justine's passion and dedication are evident.
Kristy Ward
Director of Marketing and Events
Kristy brings a strong background in marketing and sales, with a passion for building connections and creating meaningful engagement. Originally from Corpus Christi, she moved to San Antonio in 2008, where she raised her two children—one now in college and the other pursuing a career in IT. Kristy and her husband, Ricky, who works as a luxury custom home builder sales agent, have been together for 11 years. Outside of work, Kristy loves fur babies and is a dedicated caregiver to her grandmother, who will be turning 90 this December.
Officers
Andrea Brightwell, Board Chair
Community Leader
Alexis Eidson, Vice Chair
Vice President of Strategy, Texas Dow Employee Credit Union
Derek Stahlman, CPA, Treasurer
Vice President, Controller, Bank of San Antonio
Rebecca Clausewitz, Secretary
Community Leader
Board Members
Danny Arnold
Assistant Vice President of Host Integration, Security Service Federal Credit Union
Sarah Dorgan
Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Bank of America
Miriam Douglas
Retired Army MSC Officer, Texas Tech University
Ciara Sanchez
Marketing Coordinator, Healthy Futures of Texas
Bethlyn Vasquez
Live Release Manager
Vanessa Guiterrez
Manager, Medical Care Center
